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Miami Heat: Derrick Jones Jr. will learn a lot this upcoming season

Despite a quiet offseason so far for the Heat, there is one thing that fans do know: the organization is committing to its youth.

Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reported last week that the Heat are not offering up any young players or future first round picks in trade talks. Aside from that, the Heat signed 21-year-old Derrick Jones Jr. to a standard contract. He played on a two-way contract with the team last season.

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In case you need a refresher (or were caught up in baseball), 6-foot-7 Jones Jr.